Lilongwe
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Introduction
Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and after Blantyre in the south it is the second largest city in the country with about 700,000 inhabitants. It is located in the central part of the country along the Lilongwe River, not far from the borders with Zambia and Mozambique. It is the administrative and political centre of the country, but Blantyre is of more importantce regarding the economical position. The city is very safe compared to many other African capitals and as a result many expats, some of them working for NGOs, live here and for travellers the city is a welcome place as well with good infrastructure, hotels, bars and restaurants.
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Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Lilongwe has a tropical climate with usually hot and humid weather, especially during the rainy period from November to April. From May to October is is rather dry and dusty, with the late dry season being the hottest time of the year, with temperatures usually well above 30 °C during the day. June and July can be relatively cold though, with night temperatures regulary dropping below 10 °C at night, rising just above 20 °C during daytime.
Getting There
By Plane
Air Malawi is the national airline of Malawi and from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) near the capital there are flights to and from Harare, Johannesburg, Lusaka and Nairobi with Air Malawi. Air Zimbabwe flies to and from Dar Es Salaam, Dubai, Harare and London.
Addis Ababa, Nairobi and Johannesburg are served by their respective national airlines.
Air Malawi also flies into the city from Mzuzu and Blantyre.
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